Covid-19 Fines: Couple Drive 88 Miles To Beachy Head 'For Fresh Air'

Sussex Police issued 120 fines to people breaching coronavirus regulations over the weekend.

Police said the Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) were handed out between Friday and Sunday (January 15-17).

They included a man who drove from Bexhill to Eastbourne to fill up his car with petrol, a couple who drove 88 miles to go to beach Head 'for some fresh air', and three large gatherings inside properties in Brighton and Hove.

A group of six people from different households were also fined after being found sitting in a beach hut in Hove.

Superintendent Julia Pope said:

“We know the overwhelming majority of people in Sussex are doing the right thing by staying home, wearing masks and social distancing, but the amount of the FPNs the force issued over the weekend is concerning.

“We understand the past year has been incredibly difficult for everyone but the virus is still very much here and we all need to do what we can to help prevent the spread.

“The rules and regulations are there for a reason and people should not be trying to find loopholes for their actions. Your actions could have serious consequences to the health of others.

“Our officers will continue to use the 4E’s approach and enforcement action will be taken against those who are still blatantly breaching the rules as if they do not apply to them.

“Please, let’s all work together to help prevent this virus, protect the NHS and save lives.”